US
Well managed but limited game in March
I enjoyed my drive through the park with our hired guide. We saw many impala, hippos, elephants, baboons, etc. I am not a "birder" so I cannot intelligently comment on the birding, but I did see and enjoy many interesting and unusual birds like the lilac-breasted roller. Unfortunately the lions, zebras and giraffes were difficult to find and it was pretty quiet overall. I understand that this was mainly due to the time of year. I personally enjoyed a boat cruise on the Chobe River that went by the park, more than the game drive, due to the beautiful scenery. I was grateful there didn't seem to be self-drive tourists and everyone on the road was very respectful.
AE
under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An underrated diamond in the rough.
I cannot compare the experience of the safari to that of others I have been to because Tanzania has surpassed all my previous adventures tenfold. A lot of this owes to the brilliant effort given by our safari guide who ensured we witnessed the already impressive wildlife in the most exciting fashion.
Thanks to him, we didn't just see the Big 5 and the other magnificent beasts, but experienced them.
The accommodation and staff were spectacularly suited to our needs and the food was another experience that cannot be found anywhere else.
Finally, I am obliged to implore future Tanzanian travellers to take a moment at night and look up. You won't regret it!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Uganda by Marjy
The people are wonderful- warm and kind. The scenery is beautiful. The gorillas are amazing ! I would love to come back to visit all the other parks.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Holiday of a lifetime
It was fantastic -a real experience of the bush with an emphasis on wilderness expereince and excellent guiding
Great Trip - with help from safarihub we managed to avoid the hoards of vehicles in Serengeti and find the sort of tented camps I like best and the return to Ruaha is always a great way to end a safari.
I still feel the guiding at Kwihala is streets ahead of other camps which were good nevertheless
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip to Mikumi National Park
We booked a safari to Mikumi National Park at very short notice going directly by car from Dar-EsSalaam. Patrick and his team personally organized everything within 24 hours at an affordable all-inclusive price: pick-up and drop-off at the hotel, drive in their own comfortable jeep, all meals along the way, overnight stay in a quaint new hotel near the park, and lots of great animal viewing, some at very close range. We saw many elephants, giraffes, various antelopes, zebras, hippos, buffalos and a pack of lions at very close to the jeep who were devouring a gazelle which they seemed to have hunted just before we encountered them. The guys of Nodven Safaris (f.k.a. Parota Safaris) are highly recommendable. They made our safari unforgettable!
NO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thanks for a perfect organized adventure!
We are so happy that we chose Tanzania Explorer (Sondre) to organize and set up this trip for us. From day one we got all the explanations and information we needed to put together a perfect trip for us. It has all been very well organized and taken care of. The commutation and information has been excellent before, during and after the trip. This is what I call personalized service!
The trip and all we got to experience was just magical. We really appreciated the variations of activities and traveling - a lot to do, but still relaxing and never hectical.
The wildlife and scenery in Ruaha National Park is spectacular, and a special thanks to our guide and driver Sam, who really knew his way around and showed us the best of it.
All of our expatations got more than fullfilled - Tanzania is beautiful place on earth and combined with the knowledge, service and places picked by Tanzania Explorer this was truly a trip of a lifetime!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
fantastic experience
I worked with Nicki Kirchner- she was wonderful! professional/helpful/patient/always available. The lodgings she suggested were perfect, the transfers all on time. the guides all excellent. We were thrilled with our trip and we are extremely grateful to Nicki!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Day trip Nairobi National park
All in all a great trip, if i little over price. But the driver and guide Giveja (Steve) was really passionate about his wildlife and extremely knowledgable. Not only that, he was really personable and just a top bloke, so for that reason a great trip.
Although if you get the chance try and go to a bigger national park far from the city as I think it will give you greater character, variety and adventure.
Thanks
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything but a Unicordn
We stayed at Jock Safari Lodge for our trip to Kruger National Park and that decision made all of the difference. The facilities were wonderful, the staff was outstanding, and our ranger (Jacob) was so amazing that we jokingly asked if he would be showing us a unicorn - since he'd already shown us the Big Five, the Ugly Five plus many other things everyday that we were there it made sense to think he could find a mythical animal too.
The days involve a 5am wake-up call, 5:30am coffee, and out on a drive in the dark to look for absolutely amazing animals. Then breakfast - lunch - tea and an evening drive before dinner. Read the reviews that talk about chilly mornings and evenings and plan accordingly based on time of year.
Our 4 day/3 night stay was just about right. The size of the lodge (12 luxury huts) limits what you can do between drives. The rangers do a great job of communicating where the animals are so no two days were alike.
We worked through a broker for Kruger accommodations and he was thrilled that this property was available for us - we were thrilled as well
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very much professional & caring. Good hospitality.
Magical Retreats & Adventures Tours are thoroughly professional. They live up to their commitments. Very caring and provided excellent service and hospitality.